sweet list, shanty.

your story sounds so familar! my single, female roommate and i have lived in this exact area for about two years now. while i always try to rationalize if the less than ideal neighborhood is worth the good rent and the lovely brownstone apartment, i must admit that i have not yet had any real problems here, except for my car window being broken once. but i know friends paying double the rent in brooklyn heights and having this problem sometimes too. despite this, i would suggest having a car for sure here. i don't think this is the right place to live without a car. i hope you figure out what is best for you! any questions, let me know!